Without the intervention of faculty mentors or academic advisors, undergraduate students often acquire unwise habits regarding course selection. Faced with the scary task of creating a course schedule, students who do not know where to start often turn to their friends and ask for recommended “easy courses.” While the magnetic draw of “easy courses” may persist, faculty mentors and advisors can help undergraduates develop a mindset to strategically select courses and plan for their academic futures.
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Higher education professionals strive to provide a safe environment conducive to learning and personal growth for students, but instances of violence occurring at institutions of higher education happen despite those efforts. Academic advisors must be prepared for an unexpected student disclosure.
Veterans have always been part of the landscape of most universities, and many bring with them issues of readjustment, PTSD, and disabilities. It is essential that advisors understand how to engage with veterans in advising sessions and in conversations about their academic trajectories.
Everyone grieves, yet when encountering a grieving student, academic advisors may feel helpless. The author suggests tools that can be used can regardless of where the students are along their grief journey.
The author shares strategies she has found successful in assisting at risk students.
At Missouri State University (MSU), the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program has partnered with the Academic Advisement Center to create a system of educational internships for graduate students interested in academic advising. This article outlines the internship structure at MSU and discusses experiences from the perspectives of the internship supervisor and interns from the past year.
Kansas State University student body president and vice president discuss their experience of learning and growth at the 2016 NACADA Annual Conference.
Wesley R. Habley scholarship recipient shares her experience at the 2016 NACADA Summer Institute.
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Regardless of what you are interested in, having a plan can make the journey more meaningful and productive. Knowing your goal, determining potential barriers, creating a plan to overcome barriers, and setting up support systems to succeed can all be part of your professional development plan. Plan for your future and let NACADA be part of that plan to help you get there.
